In Paris in the late '40s, I started making my first reliefs. They are separate panels. I wanted to do something coming out of the wall, almost like a collage. I did a lot of white reliefs when I started because I liked antique reliefs, really old stuff.

Ellsworth Kelly

Ellsworth Kelly

Almost Antique Because Collage Coming Did First Late Like Liked Lot Making Old Old Stuff Out Paris Really Separate Something Started Stuff Wall Wanted White

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